Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5k Owners Manual

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∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connecte d.•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use t hem sufficiently away 
from the device.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with  other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
•If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio waves may be adversely affected. In 
such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move  the camera away from the 
metal surface.
∫ About a wireless access point
•Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating s tate.•The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access poin t depending on the radio 
wave condition. > Move this unit closer to the wireless access point.
> Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access  point.
> Change the direction of this unit.
> Change the location and orientation of the wireless access poin t.
> Perform the [Manual Input].
•It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on t he setting of the wireless access 
point. > Check the settings of the wireless access point.
> When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not t o broadcast, the wireless 
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to sta rt the connection or enable 
the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
•Connection types and security setting methods are different dep ending on the wireless access 
point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless acc ess point.)
•Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected t o other equipment using the 
5 GHz band? > The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz sim ultaneously is 
recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera  if it is not compatible.
•When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not 
be possible.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
Images cannot be transmitted to a PC.
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•The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, 
the PC will not be recognized.
In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the 
workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.
•When the system tim e of Mac computer or Windows PC connected to a camera differs severely 
from that of the camera, the camera cannot be connected to the  computer or PC in some OSs.
•Some OS versions, including Windows 8, use two types of account s: a local account and a 
Microsoft acc ount.
> Be sure to use the user name and password for the local account .
•Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.•Is the size of the image too large?
> Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide].
•File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depe nding on the destination.•Capacity or number of images in the web service is full.
> Login to “LUMIX CLUB”, and check the status of the destination  on the web service link 
settings.
•If the camera is shaken, it may cause the shutter to close. Thi s is not a malfunction. Do not put 
your finger in the mount. Turning on the camera will re-open th e shutter.
•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this  unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
•The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the a perture, is heard when the 
brightness has changed due to, for example, zooming or the move ment of the camera. This is 
not a malfunction. 
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does  not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be  reset.
> [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset  the clock. (P16)
The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The cam era cannot be 
connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection.
When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my  user name and 
password are not recognized, so I cannot connect to the PC.
Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be t ransmitted.
The shutter remains closed when the camera is turned off (including Sleep 
Mode).
There is a sound from lens unit.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera Body (DMC-GM5):
Information for your safety
Power Source:DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording with Monitor)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
1.6 W (When playing back with Monitor)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
Camera effective pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Image sensor 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 16,840,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Digital Zoom Max. 4k
Extended Tele 
Conversion When taking still pictures:
Max. 2
k (When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is 
selected.)
When recording motion pictures:
2.4k /3.6k/4.8 k
Focus Auto Focus/Manual Focus,
Face/Eye Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Pinpoint (Touch  focus area selection possible)
Shutter type Electronically-controlled, Single curtain focal-plane shutter/
Electronic shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed Mechanical 
shutter5.8 pictures/second (High speed, AFS),
5 pictures/second (High speed, AFC),
4 pictures/second (Middle speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)
Electronic 
shutter 40 pictures/second (Super high speed),
10 pictures/second (High speed),
4 pictures/second (Middle speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)
Number of recordable 
pictures Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files)
Depends on the capacity of the card
(when there are no RAW files)
ISO sensitivity 
(Standard Output 
Sensitivity) AUTO/ /100
¢/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
(1/3 EV step change possible)
¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/30th of a second)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
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Shutter speedStill picture:
T (Time) (Max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/500th of a 
second (Mechanical shutter),
1 second to 1/16000th of a second (Electronic shutter)
Motion picture:
1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second
Metering range EV 0 to EV 18
White Balance Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cl oudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/
Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set
Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S) /
Manual exposure (M)/AUTO
Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step,  j5 EV to i 5EV)
Metering Mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (16:9) (Approx. 920,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Touch screen
Viewfinder Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx. 1,170,000 dots equivalent)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter)
Flash ModeAUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ Red-
Eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction, 
Forced OFF
Flash synchronization 
speed Equal to or smaller than 1/50th of a second (Mechanical shutter
)
Microphone St er e o
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card
¢/SDXC Memory Card¢ 
( ¢ UHS- I-compatible)
Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3]
4592k3448 pixels, 3232 k2424 pixels, 2272 k1704 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2]
4592k 3064 pixels, 3232 k2160 pixels, 2272 k1520 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9]
4592k 2584 pixels, 3840 k2160 pixels, 1920 k1080 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [1:1]
3424k 3424 pixels, 2416 k2416 pixels, 1712 k1712 pixels
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Wireless transmitter
Recording qualityMotion pictures [AVCHD]
1920k1080/60p/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (28 Mbps)/
1920k 1080/60i/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (17 Mbps)/
1920k 1080/60i/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps)/
1920k 1080/24p/(Sensor output is 24 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps)
[MP4]
1920k 1080/60p/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (28 Mbps)/
1920k 1080/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (20 Mbps)/
1280k 720/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (10 Mbps)/
640k 480/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (4 Mbps)
Quality RAW/RAWiFine/RAW iStandard/Fine/Standard/MPO iFine/
MPO iStandard
Recording file format
Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression AVCHD Dolby
R Digital (2 ch)
MP4 AAC (2 ch)
Interface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/audio NTSC
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI] MicroHDMI Type D
Dimensions Approx. 98.5 mm (W)k59.5 mm (H) k36.1 mm (D)
[3.88 q (W) k2.34 q(H) k1.42 q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight)Approx. 211 g/0.46 lb
[with the card and battery]
Approx. 180 g/0.40 lb (camera body)
Approx. 281 g/0.62 lb
[with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), card and battery]
Operating temperature
0oC to 40oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Compliance standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency range used 
(central frequency) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA
TM/WPA2TM
Access methodInfrastructure mode
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Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B):
Information for your safety
Equipment mobility:
Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLH7PP):
Information for your safety
Flash (supplied):
Input:110V to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.15A
Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A
Voltage/capacity:7.2 V/680 mAh
Guide number:10 equivalent (ISO 200·m), 7 equivalent (ISO 100·m)
Lighting angle:24 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent)
Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 “LUMIX G VARIO 12– 32 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm)
Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture value F22
Lens construction 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lenses)
In focus distance 0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) 
(focal length 12 mm to 20 mm),
0.3 m (0.98 feet) to  ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) 
(focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)
Maximum image 
magnification 0.13
k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.26 k)
Optical Image Stabilizer Available
[O.I.S.] switch None
(Setting of the [Stabilizer] is done in [Rec] menu.)
Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view 84x (Wide) to 37 x (Tele)
Filter diameter 37 mm
Max. diameter Approx. 55.5 mm (2.2 inch)
Overall length Approx. 24 mm (0.94 inch)
(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount wh en 
the lens barrel is recessed)
Mass
 (weight)Approx. 70 g/0.15 lb
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Digital Camera Accessory System
¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated  Panasonic DC Coupler 
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
¢ 2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedesta l.
Product numbers correct as of September 2014. These may be subj ect to change.
•Some optional accessories may not be available in some countrie s.•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
•For lens-related optional accessories such as compatible lenses and filters, refer to cataloges/
Web pages, etc.
DescriptionAccessory#
Battery Pack DMW-BLH7
AC Adaptor
¢ 1DMW-AC10
DC Coupler¢ 1DMW-DCC15
Flash DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L
LED Video Light VW-LED1
Body Cap DMW-BDC1
Hand grip DMW-HGR1
Tripod Adaptor
¢ 2DMW-TA1
USB connection Cable DMW-USBC1
AV Cable DMW-AVC1
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R
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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supp lied DVD. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫ For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Owner’s Manual  (supplied).
2Click the [Owner’s Manual].
•If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can 
display the menu by selecting and executing 
[Launcher.exe].
•In Windows 8/Windows 8.1, you can display the menu 
by clicking a message that is displayed after inserting 
the DVD and then selecting and executing 
[Launcher.exe].
•You can also display the menu by double-clicking 
[SFMXXXX] in [Computer] (XXXX differs depending on 
the model).
3Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to  install.ATo return to the install menu.
4Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader  7 .0 or later to browse  or 
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you  can use with your OS from 
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” f older.
∫ For Mac
1Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Owner’s Manual  (supplied).
2Open the “Manual” folder in the DVD.
• “Manual” folder is displayed again.
3Open the “Manual” folder in the DVD and then copy the PDF file with the 
desired language inside the folder.
4Double click the PDF file to open it.
A
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day  ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
American Express
VISA                          
MasterCard         
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
$6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
To t a l
1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF 
THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY)  OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the war rantor”) will, for the length 
of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase 
(“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your produ ct with new or refurbished 
parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent va lue product, or (c) refund your 
purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will  be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for  labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limite d Warranty excludes both 
parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and c osmetic parts (cabinet). 
This warranty only applies to p roducts purchased and serviced i n the United States. This 
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new pr oduct which was not sold 
“as is”. 
Product or Part Name PartsLabor
Digital Camera 1 Year1 Year
All included Accessories
(Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable
Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable
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